CVE-2018-0764

Name: CVE-2018-0764
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-10T01:29:00.197+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 8.88%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-0764 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1, 2.0, 3.0, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4, 4.5, 4.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.6, 4.6.1, 4.6.2 and 5.7 and .NET Core 1.0. 1.1 and 2.0 allow a denial of service vulnerability due to the way XML documents are processed, aka ".NET and .NET Core Denial Of Service Vulnerability". EPSS estimates a 8.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1, 2.0, 3.0, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4, 4.5, 4.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.6, 4.6.1, 4.6.2 and 5.7 and .NET Core 1.0. 1.1 and 2.0 allow a denial of service vulnerability due to the way XML documents are processed, aka ".NET and .NET Core Denial Of Service Vulnerability". This CVE is unique from CVE-2018-0765.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

8.88%

94.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	.Net Core	1.0	—
Microsoft	.Net Core	1.1	—
Microsoft	.Net Core	2.0	—
Microsoft	Powershell Core	6.0	—
Microsoft	.Net Framework	2.0	Sp2
Microsoft	.Net Framework	3.0	Sp2
Microsoft	.Net Framework	3.5	—
Microsoft	.Net Framework	3.5.1	—
Microsoft	.Net Framework	4.5.2	—
Microsoft	.Net Framework	4.6	—
Microsoft	.Net Framework	4.6.1	—
Microsoft	.Net Framework	4.6.2	—
Microsoft	.Net Framework	4.7	—
Microsoft	.Net Framework	4.7.1	—

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102387Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040152Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0379Third Party Advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0764Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102387Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040152Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0379Third Party Advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0764Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 10, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-0764?

How severe is CVE-2018-0764?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-0764 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0764?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST